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sobald

as soon as

conjunction zo-BAHLT Rare

Usage Note

Sobald introduces a temporal clause meaning the moment a condition is met, the main clause immediately follows; used in instructions, promises, and sequences — Sobald du fertig bist, ruf mich an.

Examples

"Sobald ich mehr weiß, gebe ich Bescheid."

Natural Translation

As soon as I know more, I'll let you know.

Literal Translation

As-soon-as I more know, give I notice.

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